FRIDA’S PALETERIA MEXICANA Inspection – October 23, 2026

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area is blocked by culinary equipment.

#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 68F. Employee discarded water and placed utensil ps at 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.

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